Home elevators and stair lifts in Florida
We help Florida families stay safely at home, on every floor.
Free home lift quote
Tell us a little about the home and who it is for. We will call you back to talk it through and arrange a free visit to measure.
From the first conversation to the final safety check, we plan the right home elevator, stair lift or wheelchair lift for the person and the house. Installs are done by experienced local installers, and every price is written down before any work starts.
- Free in-home consultation, no obligation
- Home elevators, stair lifts and platform lifts
- Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay and Naples
The short answer
A stair lift for a straight staircase costs about $4,000 on average, and a home elevator about $50,000, with most between $35,000 and $60,000 installed, according to Fixr's national data. We help you decide which one fits the person and the house, then plan, permit and install it.
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Services
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Home elevators
Residential elevators for Florida homes: pneumatic, hydraulic, cable, shaftless and outdoor models, plus repair and service.
Platform and wheelchair lifts
Vertical platform lifts, porch lifts and inclined platform lifts that carry a person in a wheelchair, no transfer needed.
Stair lifts
Straight, curved, outdoor and standing stair lifts, plus repairs and reconditioned options, for Florida homes.
How it works
Tell us about the home
Use the form or call us. A few details about the stairs, the floors and who will use the lift is all we need to start.
A free visit to measure
An experienced local installer visits, measures the stairs or the space, checks power and structure, and listens to what the rider needs.
A written quote, then the install
You get the model, the price, the timeline and the permit plan in writing. There is no obligation, and nothing happens until you say yes.
Areas we cover in Florida
Boca Raton
Home elevators, stair lifts and wheelchair lifts in Boca Raton and south Palm Beach County, including Delray Beach, Jupiter and Palm Beach.
Fort Lauderdale
Home elevators, stair lifts and wheelchair lifts across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, including Weston.
Miami
Home elevators, stair lifts and wheelchair lifts across Miami and Miami-Dade, including Coral Gables, Miami Beach and Aventura.
Naples
Home elevators, stair lifts and wheelchair lifts across Naples and Southwest Florida, including Marco Island, Bonita Springs and Estero.
Tampa
Home elevators, stair lifts and wheelchair lifts across Tampa Bay: Hillsborough and Pinellas, including St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
Guides and cost data
Curved stair lift cost
Curved stair lifts cost $8,000 to $20,000 installed. Why they cost more, what drives the price, and lower-cost alternatives for turning stairs.
Does Medicare cover stair lifts?
Original Medicare does not cover stair lifts or home elevators because CMS treats them as home modifications. What Medicare does cover, and other options.
Florida home elevator rules and permits
What Florida law says about elevators, stair lifts and wheelchair lifts in homes: Chapter 399 exclusions, the Max Grablin Act, local permits and condos.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home elevator cost in Florida?
Most home elevators cost $35,000 to $60,000 installed, with a national average near $50,000, according to Fixr. Pneumatic models start around $35,000 and a two-storey pneumatic install runs $38,000 to $55,000.
How much does a stair lift cost?
Fixr's national average for a standard stair lift is $4,000, with most between $3,000 and $5,000. Curved stair lifts cost $8,000 to $20,000 because the rail is made for your stairs.
Will Medicare help pay for a stair lift?
Usually not. CMS says home modifications are not covered by Medicare, and stair lifts are not on Medicare's list of covered durable medical equipment. Veterans' grants, Florida Medicaid long-term care and medical expense tax rules may help some families.
Do I need a permit for a home elevator or stair lift in Florida?
Not from the state: Florida's elevator law does not cover elevators, chairlifts or wheelchair lifts inside private homes. Your city or county may still require building or electrical permits, and we include the permit plan in every quote.
What can seniors do instead of a stair lift?
Options include moving the bedroom downstairs, a through-floor lift, a home elevator or, for a few steps, a ramp or porch lift. Our guide to choosing between an elevator, a stair lift or moving walks through each.
What happens to a home lift in a hurricane?
Plan for power cuts and flooding. FEMA says elevators that could descend below the base flood elevation need a float switch or an equivalent system, and battery-powered stair lifts keep working for a number of trips when the power is out.
Sources
- Home Elevator Cost (national cost guide, updated 31 Jan 2025), Fixr. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Stairlift Installation Cost (national cost guide, updated 31 Jan 2025), Fixr. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Patient Lifts, Policy Article A52516, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage, Medicare.gov. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Florida Statutes Chapter 399, Elevator Safety, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- NFIP Technical Bulletin 4: Elevator Installation for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (June 2019), FEMA. Accessed October 28, 2026.
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